England beat Australia to reach the Women’s World Cup final – in pictures

Excitement builds for young fans of both sides outside Stadium Australia in Sydney as the Lionesses take on the Matildas for a place in the final.

Australia fans in the stands looking forward to the match.

England fans get in the mood on the big night in Sydney.

Poor Steve.

Captains Millie Bright and Sam Kerr lead the teams out for the national anthems.

Sam Kerr gives a team talk ahead of what will be her first start of the tournament after injury.

The first chance falls to Sam Kerr as she races through for a one-on-one with Mary Earps, but the England goalkeeper stands up to the task.

Alex Greenwood brings down Sam Kerr and picks up the first yellow card of the match.

Australia’s Clare Polkinghorne and Hayley Raso compete with Georgia Stanway during a tense opening period.

England’s Lauren Hemp stretches to control the ball under pressure from Ellie Carpenter.

In the 36th minute, Ella Toone comes up with a thumping shot into the top corner to give the Lionesses the lead.

Ella Toone peels away in celebration after giving England the first-half advantage.

England fans celebrate the opening goal at Boxpark Wembley in London …

… with differing emotions at Federation Square in Melbourne.

Australia’s Steph Catley is challenged by Lucy Bronze as the Maltidas chase the game in the second half.

England’s Millie Bright heads a chance just wide.

Jessica Carter bravely heads into a challenge with Mary Fowler.

In the 63rd minute, Sam Kerr finds space and unleashes a shot that takes a deflection off Millie Bright’s knee and sails in to the back of the net. The Matildas are level!

Joy for Sam Kerr as she celebrates her equaliser.

Matildas fans celebrate in Sydney, but their joy is shortlived …

… as Lauren Hemp breaks into the area and scores with a low shot into the bottom corner. The Lionesses lead again!

Lauren Hemp jumps with delight after restoring England’s lead.

Boxpark Wembley in raptures once again.

Sam Kerr winds up a shot to level the tie once more, but it’s England who break …

… and in the 86th minute Alessia Russo wraps it up after a defence-splitting pass from Lauren Hemp. It’s 3-1 to England!

Russo runs to celebrate with the England substitutes.

Boxpark Wembley erupts once more!

Heartache in defeat for Sam Kerr.

England’s Lionesses celebrate at the final whistle after beating the hosts to book their place in Sunday’s final against Spain.

Sarina Wiegman, Head Coach of England, joins her players in celebration. She is the first coach to lead two nations to a World Cup Final.